Shark attacks have been all the buzz around the OBX lately, and some folks are even staying out of the water for fear of becoming shark-bait themselves. Rip currents aren’t nearly as sexy as shark week, but the reality is that you are far more likely to find yourself a victim of a rip current than a shark… Continue reading rip currents vs sharks: which is scarier?
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jefferson starship to land at the lost colony!
What sounds like a sci-fi movie plot is actually this summer’s hottest outdoor concert on the OBX! Grab that somebody you love and head to The Lost Colony’s Waterside Theatre on Sunday, July 12th for an evening under the stars with Jefferson Starship. Welcoming Jefferson Starship to its first ever area appearance, The Lost Colony is excited to… Continue reading jefferson starship to land at the lost colony!
why was it shark week on the obx?
We all know that sharks swim in the ocean and we don’t really like to think about it. But with six people bitten by sharks along the NC coast in the last three weeks, it’s kinda hard NOT to. Experts (real and imagined) are working overtime to explain why things are getting sharkier around here, and this piece… Continue reading why was it shark week on the obx?
filmed on the obx: the moped diaries
We just love a ‘local guy makes it big’ story over here, so we’ve been cheering for Tyler Nilson ever since we watched his short film The Moped Diaries, and then saw it go viral online. This awesome little nugget of a movie was filmed entirely on the Outer Banks with a local cast, was an official… Continue reading filmed on the obx: the moped diaries
bring it on down to summeritaville
Great food, awesome local music, fun watersports and a craft beer garden are just a few of the good reasons to head down to Waves Village Watersports Resort in Rodanthe on Friday evening! Local favorites Jonny Waters and SOULone will perform at Summeritaville 2015, and tickets are only $10 for adults 16 and older and $5 for… Continue reading bring it on down to summeritaville
the beatles are back!
The Beatles are coming to the Waterside Theater at The Lost Colony! Well, 1964: The Tribute–a Beatles tribute band–will be there. Folks that attended this show last year RAVED about it and said they would love to see it again. This June 21st show starts at 8pm and is bound to be a blast (and would make the perfect Father’s… Continue reading the beatles are back!
HOORAY! obx will get a new bridge to hatteras
In the best news to hit the OBX in a LONG time, NCDOT announced today that they will be building a new bridge over Oregon Inlet, replacing the aging Bonner Bridge and securing safe passage to Hatteras Island. Join us and every one who loves the Outer Banks as we raise a glass to celebrate the wrap up… Continue reading HOORAY! obx will get a new bridge to hatteras
runways, roads and obx bridges, oh my
If NC DOT ends up doing half of what is on this list it will be answering the prayers of everyone who lives on and/or loves the Outer Banks. They’ve been trying to build the Mid-Currituck bridge since the 70’s, and the Bonner Bridge replacement has been held up FOREVER. All the deets about this STIP (including a… Continue reading runways, roads and obx bridges, oh my
does a base tan protect you from sunburn?
Tanning season starts early on the Outer Banks, and inquiring minds want to know if laying down a base tan before hitting the beach for real will keep you from getting burned. This informative and pretty funny piece by Dina Fine Maro for Scientific American gives us the answer, and we love that they used pale posteriors for the study!… Continue reading does a base tan protect you from sunburn?
on your mark… get set… brewfest!
It’s here! The first ever OBX Brewfest is happening Sunday, May 31st from 3-8 pm. We’ve all been watching the work at the Outer Banks Event Site in anticipation of this inaugural event, and we can’t wait to check it out. Offering everything from beer and food, to homebrew demos and workshops AND live music… Continue reading on your mark… get set… brewfest!